The Royal Manceau offers the ultimate 5 star hotel experience. No detail is overlooked. Even the high quality guitar (yes, guitar) in my room was perfectly tuned. The decor is superb -- far more interesting than the George V where I usually stay. You feel like you are in the guest room of some very tasteful person's 8th arron. home. Treat yourself!

I had a very nice stay in this hotel. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. I had a single room and found it very comfortable and perfect for my 2 night stay. I am already hoping to visit pairs again in a few weeks. The location was EXCELLENT.
I would have liked maybe a movie channel as I was so exhausted from my Paris explorations I wanted to chill in my room on a night. I would recommend this hotel to others and I will be staying here again.
Thank you staff for making my stay so welcoming! MERCI

A Traveller

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The position of this hotel was perfect for access to all major landmarks and the area around it was great for food in the evenings after a hard day's sight seeing. Cafe de Relais two doors down did fabulous breakfasts to set you up for the day with brilliant staff. Cheaper than hotel breakfast.

We really enjoyed this boutique hotel. Staff were friendly and spoke impeccable English. Room was quite spacious by Parisian standards and the beds were super comfortable. Best of all was the buffet breakfast which was well stocked with plenty of choice to suit all the families tastes. Would stay again.

We arrived to Paris midday on the Eurostar and were greeted at the Hotel by the very friendly staff. The room was clean, elegant and very comfortable. After a bit of shopping in the neighborhood I came back to the hotel for a nice bath. I spent the entire evening cuddled and cozy in their wonderful robe and slippers. I'm already trying to figure out when we can return. Thanks for a great experience.

Sofitel brand is good in general and this hotel lives up to that. The location is great - steps away from the beautiful Concorde Plaza and right next to the American Embassy. It's a 5 minute walk to Madeline, Champs Elysees, the Seine and a 10 minute walk to the Louvre. The closest metro stations are Concorde(M12 is currently closed at this station) and Madeliene. The facilities are good - clean, comfortable rooms and attentive, friendly staff. Some rooms are street facing(we were in one of them) and there will be some noise, although it is not horrible. The worst was the dump truck at 6:30 in the morning right outside our room. Other than that everything was great. Bed was very comfortable, bathroom was great, they even had an adaptor in the room for us. Free water too.
The one thing that we did not like was that once we had a maid come in and service our room even though the Do not disturb sign was hanging on the door. That only happened once though so may have been a mistake.
The bad part(as with everything else in Paris) - the prices were atrocious. We ordered room service once - penne with tomato sauce - that was 20 something euros. And it wasn't even cooked properly.
The highlight was the concierge - they gave us good recommendations for restaurants and made reservations for us. For the most part their choices were good.

Where to Stay in Paris?

It's easy to fall for Paris. Even if you've never been, you'll probably have felt the attraction already; its beauty is no secret. Endlessly written about, painted, and photographed, Paris conjures up emotions for which adequate words and images simply don't exist. Whatever you have read, seen, or heard about the city, the most important thing you need to do is visit.

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A bit of va-va-velib

Only Paris can make a gray, bulky bicycle seem glamorous and sophisticated. Velib, the city's free hire bikes, are Paris's answer to traffic congestion, the good heath of its inhabitants, and transport strikes. For the visitor, they offer an excellent way to get to know the city's 20 arrondissements, or districts, all of which have their own distinctive markings.

The heart of the capital, on the Ile de la Cité, is where Paris began around 250 BC. Now home to the law courts, a flower market, and the gothic masterpiece Notre Dame, it's a deservedly popular spot. Like most of Paris's landmarks, Notre Dame is always surrounded by people gazing up in awe and wonder. Climb the south tower and you'll be similarly humbled as you look down on the city landscape of grand boulevards, parks, and monuments.

Following your eye along the Seine, you can see the world's most famous museum, the Louvre, and further down, the instantly recognizable Eiffel Tower. Include these on your itinerary and you'll have made a small (but important) chip into the huge block of Paris's famous landmarks, monuments, and museums. It's quite possible that the list could seem overwhelming, but sitting at a pavement café with a strong coffee and a guidebook is a good start, and will certainly put you in the Parisian mood.

A bit of ooh la la

Back in 1889, the Moulin Rouge introduced a seductive, skirts-and-eyebrow-raising dance called the cancan. Today it hosts a sell-out show, though risqué titillation has been replaced by slick dance routines and acrobatics. The Opera National de Paris offers a program of classical ballet and opera, performed at the modern Opera Bastille and the grandiose Palais Garnier. In contrast to these big-scale productions, you'll find live music from rock to chanson throughout the week at venues ranging from scruffy basements to plush auditoriums. Alternatively, try a dinner cruise along the Seine for a traffic-free view of the city's carefully lit architecture.

There are a dizzying number of festivals in Paris, each reinvigorating the city in a unique way. Visit on June 21st for a musical adventure as the city plays host to a free music festival, Fête de la Musique. As the world's capital of cinema, Paris naturally has its own film festival and the highest number of art-house cinemas per inhabitant. Open-air screenings, cinematographic tours, and an eclectic mix of films make up a busy program which is enough to push any blockbuster boundaries.

It's true that people here often have a baguette under their arm. There is a boulangerie (bakery) on almost every street and even if you're not hungry the pastries in the window will probably have a persuasive impact. French cuisine is notoriously sophisticated, but you don't need to find Michelin stars to enjoy it. A neighborhood brasserie can offer a fine meal, a place to watch people come and go, and inspiration for your return visit to the city of light.

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